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hesitation

/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. 1 duraksama countable or uncountable
  2. 2 tereddüt, çekingenlik uncountable

Definition (English)

  1. The action of pausing before saying or doing something.
  2. A reluctance to do something.

Example Sentences

  1. There was a moment of hesitation before he answered.
    Cevap vermeden önce bir anlık duraksama oldu.
  2. After a brief hesitation, she opened the door.
    Kısa bir duraksamadan sonra kapıyı açtı.
  3. She accepted the offer without hesitation.
    Teklifi tereddüt etmeden kabul etti.
  4. I have no hesitation in recommending him for the job.
    Onu bu iş için önermekte hiç tereddüt etmiyorum.

Synonyms

pausewaveringindecisionreluctancevacillation

Antonyms

certaintyconfidence

Collocations

without hesitationa moment of hesitationa slight hesitationhave no hesitation in doing something

Related Words

speechactionthoughtfeelingnervousnesstiming

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